Grape juice brings down blood pressure
A daily glass of grape juice may help men with hypertension lower their blood pressure, according to results from a preliminary study presented in the US last week.
Archives for April 14, 2003
The latest on all things fibre
EU plans to start a multi-million research programme on enhancing health benefits of cereals will be just one topic of discussion at the forthcoming Dietary Fibre 2003 conference.
FDA confirms current stand on mercury in fish
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement confirming that it has not issued a new advisory on methylmercury consumption, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise.
Passclaim takes on gut health, diabetes risk
Researchers and members of the European food industry working on the assessment of science backing claims on food, is to focus on risk of diabetes, diet-related cancers and gut health in its second year of the project.
Solgar wins consumer vote for vitamin range
Vitamin manufacturer Solgar has been awarded three separate awards for its supplement ranges at the recent Vitality show in London.
Stronger 2Q sales at Northland
Cranberry juice manufacturer Northland Cranberries yesterday reported a rise in second quarter net income, boosted by higher sales of branded juice products and cranberry concentrate.
New model predicts cheese damage
Researchers at a Dutch university claim to have developed a model that predicts how cheese will change when a force is applied to it. The new model will help to predict how cheese will be damaged during the packaging or transportation processes.
Chromium deficiency behind obesity problems?
Americans may not be consuming enough of the mineral chromium, an essential mineral thought to enhance insulin sensitivity, according to research presented by chromium producer Nutrition 21.
Red grape juice may have anti-hypertensive effect
A daily glass of red grape juice may help men with hypertension lower their blood pressure, according to results from a preliminary study presented in the US last week.
Eat up your oats kids!
The risk of obesity may be up to 50 per cent lower for kids who eat oatmeal regularly compared to those who do not, suggests new research from the University of Columbia and Quaker Oats.